Rosie and Family

July 05, 2019 by gill thomas

I was booked for this 40 minute photo shoot in Compton Abdale by Rosie and her family, who had hired a house for a long weekend. They were having a bit of a family reunion and wanted a photographer to capture some photos for them. We began with a few group shots before moving onto more natural ones of the children. It was extremely hot so we kept to the shade as much as possible, which helped balance the lighting.

If you would like to book something similar then please get in touch using my contact page or send an email to info@mouseabouttown.co.uk. Alternatively, give me a call on 07983 465414. Thank you.

The Apple Barn

April 12, 2019 by gill thomas

April is shaping up to be another busy month with lots of family and on location shoots. This 40 minute shoot was in the beautiful Cotswold countryside with a family who had hired a house for the weekend to celebrate a birthday. Despite the less than favourable weather we did get outside for some more natural, candid pictures and utilised an old cow shed too! Here are some snippets.

If you would like to book something similar then please get in touch using my contact page or send an email to info@mouseabouttown.co.uk. Alternatively, give me a call on 07983 465414. Thanks.

Eveline

March 12, 2019 by gill thomas

I was at Batsford Arboretum recently for a family on location shoot, and what a fantastic place! I’ve never shot there before so it was a real treat to go somewhere different. The focus was on a nice selection of family portraits of little Eveline and her Mum and Dad. Despite the drizzle, there were smiles all round as we utilised the beautiful magnolias and daffodils.

If you would like to book something similar then please get in touch using my contact page or send an email to info@mouseabouttown.co.uk. Alternatively, give me a call on 07983 465414. Thanks.

Various

January 21, 2019 by gill thomas

Here are a few of my favourites from two or three photo shoots from the end of last year. A real mix of faces, expressions and locations.

If you would like to book something similar then please get in touch using my contact page or send an email to info@mouseabouttown.co.uk. All pictures are included in the price of the shoot. Alternatively, give me a call on 07983 465414. I'd love to hear from you. Thanks.

Westonbirt

November 24, 2018 by gill thomas

I’d never been to Westonbirt Arboretum before so it was a real treat to be able to go there for a photo shoot. Mum, Helen, had booked a 40 minute session for her family - daughters, Amy, Abbie and Erin, her husband Simon and their dog, Cooper.

I met them just inside the entrance and I suggested we head over to the bridge walk for some photos. It was rather spectacular and took a few minutes to get a clear shot without other people in the background.

On exiting the bridge we made our way over to the woods. The girls had an impromptu play so I took a step back and subtly captured the fun. Attention very quickly turned to leaf throwing and the whole family got involved, even the dog!! All in all a really fun shoot with some beautiful backdrops.

Below is just a small selection of photos. As with all my 40 minute plus shoots, all pictures are included in the price. I think this particular family received over twenty images, all of which they were very pleased with.

Bruern, Chipping Norton

September 26, 2018 by gill thomas

I was recently booked for a 60 minute family photo shoot over in Chipping Norton. The family had hired a large house for the weekend to celebrate a 70th birthday. As with all my photo shoots, the tone was very relaxed and informal. We began with a few formal family photos before moving round to the playground where the children could run off some energy. Here are a few of my favourites.

If you would like to book something similar then I'd love to hear from you. Either give me a call on 07983 465414 or get in touch using the form on my contact page.

Minnie and Sophie

August 25, 2018 by gill thomas

This is the second photo shoot I’ve done for Philippa and her family. To view the photos from their first photo shoot, which took place in Hatherley Park, please click here.

This time around we were on Selsley Common. It’s not an area I’ve photographed before but it’s a location I’ll be sure to return to! Despite the rather blustery conditions we ventured out onto the common. The grey clouds provided a magical light that really set off the colours in the long grass, which the girls loved crawling through trying to find the Gruffalo!! We then took shelter in among an old quarry.

If you would like to book an on location shoot then please get in touch using my contact page or send an email to info@mouseabouttown.co.uk. Alternatively, give me a call on 07983 465414. I'd love to hear from you.

The Lynch Family

July 14, 2018 by gill thomas

It was another busy day last Sunday. I had a Baptism in the morning followed by a mini park shoot in Pittville and then finally, I was booked to cover this 50th wedding anniversary. These types of photo shoots, where the family hires a Cotswold cottage for the weekend, are becoming increasingly popular. I get a lot of bookings of this nature. This country residence was simply stunning and the family, (and their dogs) were good fun too!

The brief was formal family photos followed by more candid pictures. They also wanted photos of their dogs too. On my arrival everyone was still getting changed so we joked that we would start with the dogs, seeing as they were ready!! Here are just some of the highlights.

If you would like to book me to photograph your celebration then please get in touch using my contact page or send an email to info@mouseabouttown.co.uk. Alternatively, give me a call on 07983 465414. I'd love to hear from you!

The Confetti Fields Cont.

July 07, 2018 by gill thomas

Last Tuesday I was at the Confetti Fields in Pershore for back to back photo shoots with families keen to get some beautiful pictures of their children in amongst the gorgeous flowers.

The delphinium fields are only open for two weeks every year and they can get very busy. I chose a weekday to avoid the crowds. There wasn't not much shade either, but luckily there was a good breeze that day, which helped to take the heat out of the sun.

It was lovely to meet all the children. After my first three photo shoots with the younger ones, my next two were a little older. First up was Taya, who loved giving her teddy a cuddle, throwing bunches of delphinium flowers in the air, which her Mum had bought from the shop, and enjoying snuggles with her Mum. Max was my only boy of the day and he was a cool customer dressed in his hat and shades!

The Confetti Fields

July 07, 2018 by gill thomas

Last Tuesday I was at the Confetti Fields in Pershore for back to back photo shoots with families keen to get some beautiful pictures of their children in amongst the gorgeous flowers.

It was lovely to meet all the children. My first subject was little Elsie, who was so gentle she just loved exploring the flowers. Twins, Poppy, Reeva, loved looking at the butterflies and baby Henrietta was so little, all she could do was lie on her tummy and look cute!

A 50th Wedding Anniversary

June 23, 2018 by gill thomas

A couple of weeks ago I was booked to cover a 50th wedding anniversary with Emma and her family. The photo shoot took place in her parent's back garden and what a beautiful sunny afternoon it was too.

Cindy and Bob were married 50 years ago to the day and were excited to be able to celebrate with their two young grand children, Lauren and Jake. The brief was to capture a large group photo of the whole family and some more natural, candid ones of the children.

If you would like to book something similar then please get in touch using my contact page or send an email to info@mouseabouttown.co.uk. Alternatively, give me a call on 07983 465414. I'd love to hear from you. Thanks.

Rufus, Seth and Miles

June 16, 2018 by gill thomas

I was booked for this 60 minute family photo shoot in Leckhampton by Howard and Rebecca who wanted some up to date pictures of themselves and their three young boys, and what super fun they were too!

The brief was to capture some shots of the family inside and out. There were two photos in particular that Howard and Rebecca wanted to try and create and that was a shot of each of them with their youngest son, Miles. When the older two were born they had some black and whites done with them and they wanted to complete the collection.

The boys were a bundle of giggles as they played ball and chased each other round the garden. As with all my photo shoots, this one was very relaxed and informal. I often like to leave children to play and enjoy themselves as I find this gets the best results and captures their characters and personalities.

If you would like to book something similar then please get in touch using my contact page or give me a call on 07983 465414. I'd love to hear from you! Thanks.

Harry and Josie

June 02, 2018 by gill thomas

What a splendid display of buttercups I was treated to last week when I met Harry and Josie and their Mum and Dad for a 30 minute family photo shoot in Prestbury. The murky weather wasn't ideal but the beautiful abundance of flowers more than made up for it, plus the grey skies made a wonderful contrast against the yellow.